The Katsina State Government has celebrated a significant achievement in its ongoing battle against banditry and kidnapping, marking a decisive victory with a successful joint military operation that led to the neutralization of notorious bandit kingpin Gwaska and over 100 of his criminal associates. This successful operation also resulted in the dismantling of several criminal hideouts across Katsina State. According to Dr. Nasir Mua’zu, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, the operation was a coordinated strike executed by the Nigerian Army’s 17th Brigade in collaboration with the 213 Forward Operating Base (FOB) of the Nigerian Air Force. The targeted areas included Mununu Bakai, Zango, Jeka Arera, Malali, and Ruwan Godiya, covering the local government areas of Kankara and Faskari. During the operation, the security forces successfully recovered and destroyed significant weaponry, including two machine guns and locally fabricated shotguns, preventing further use by criminal elements in the region. The Commissioner emphasized that this operation has effectively disrupted the criminal networks responsible for terrorizing communities across Faskari, Kankara, Bakori, Malumfashi, and Kafur. In addition to the strike on bandit strongholds, another targeted operation took place on the Dutsen Wori by Dandume-Kandamba Road, situated on the outskirts of Dandume town. The operation, which occurred in the early hours of the morning at approximately 3:45 am, led to the elimination of six bandits, including their commander. Several other bandits were wounded, and a number of them managed to escape. The operation also saw the successful interception and recovery of seven motorcycles that were used by the bandits. The security forces tracked the bandits back to their camp at Maigora/Doroyi in Faskari Local Government Area, ensuring that no casualties were reported among the participating security personnel during the mission. READ ALSO: Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Chanel.
On Saturday, December 7, 2024, the Katsina State Police Command successfully prevented two kidnapping attempts, rescuing a total of 20 victims across two incidents. First Kidnapping Attempt Thwarted in Jibia At approximately 7:00 p.m., police officers responded swiftly to a distress call from the Katsina–Magamar Jibia road in Jibia Local Government Area. A group of armed bandits, equipped with AK-47 rifles and other dangerous weapons, attempted to kidnap the occupants of a moving vehicle by opening fire. However, officers from the Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters, acting on intelligence, arrived at the scene and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle. The bandits, who sustained injuries, abandoned their plan and fled the area, leaving all 10 victims unharmed. Second Kidnapping Attempt Foiled in Faskari The second incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on the Funtua–Gusau road in Faskari Local Government Area. Armed bandits ambushed a passenger vehicle at Marabar Bangori. Upon receiving the alarm, the police mobilized and engaged the criminals in another gunfight. Overpowered by the police’s superior firepower, the bandits abandoned their mission, leaving all passengers safe. Unfortunately, one victim suffered severe injuries from an assault by the bandits and was promptly taken to a nearby hospital. The victim is currently recovering and responding well to medical treatment. Police Commended for Professionalism Katsina State Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, commended the officers for their courage and professionalism during the operations. He encouraged them to continue their efforts in fighting crime and ensuring the safety and security of Katsina’s residents. This successful operation highlights the Katsina State Police’s commitment to tackling crime and protecting the public. READ ALSO: Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Chanel.
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The Katsina Police Command successfully foiled two separate kidnap attempts in the Jibia and Faskari areas of the state, rescuing a total of 20 victims. Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, briefed the press on Sunday, providing details of the incidents. The first incident occurred on December 7, 2024, around 7:00 PM at Kwanar Makera, located along the Katsina-Magamar Jibia road in Jibia Local Government Area (LGA). Armed bandits, equipped with dangerous weapons, attempted to kidnap the occupants of a moving vehicle. However, operatives from the Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters, acting on a tip-off, intercepted the bandits. The police engaged the criminals in a gun battle, resulting in several bandits fleeing with gunshot injuries. All ten passengers in the vehicle were safely rescued. Later the same evening, at approximately 8:30 PM, another kidnapping attempt occurred at Marabar Bangori, along the Funtua-Gusau road in Faskari LGA. A group of armed bandits ambushed a motor vehicle carrying passengers. However, the police quickly responded, forcing the bandits to abandon their plan and flee. The passengers were rescued, though one victim sustained severe injuries and was hospitalized. Katsina State Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, praised the police operatives for their bravery and urged them to maintain their efforts in combating crime across the state. READ ALSO: Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Chanel.
